Active Transport
Learning Objective
I can label a diagram to show how active transport works, including the energy source.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 4 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe in your own words what active transport is and how it differs from diffusion.
2. Explain why active transport requires energy, while diffusion does not. What is the source of this energy for active transport?
3. Imagine a cell needs to absorb a nutrient that is at a lower concentration outside the cell than inside. Describe the steps involved in active transport that would allow the cell to take up this nutrient. Be sure to mention the role of protein carriers and energy.
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